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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 4h

10/8/25
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)
Directed by: Jim Gillespie
Score: ***1/2

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 9h

Rock is genuinely great here. Shocked he took this long to do a role like this, & should regularly do films like this going forward. Good movie, but felt a bit paint-by-numbers at points.

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 9h

10/8/25
THE SMASHING MACHINE (2025)
Directed by: Benny Safdie
Score: ***1/2

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 9h

10/8/25
THE SMASHING MACHINE (2025)
Directed by: Benny Safdie
Score: ***1/2

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 2d

10/6/25
THE MONKEY (2025)
Directed by: Osgood Perkins
Score: ***

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 4d

It’s just so goddamn good

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 4d

10/4/25
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Score: *****

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 4d

10/4/25
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Score: *****

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 4d

The last couple years whenever I’ve gone thrifting I’ve looked for some of the Star Wars chapter books I had/read as a kid, FINALLY found 2 of them in the wild today. Big nostalgia bomb for me seeing that Queen Amidala journal!

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 5d

This was a jam-packed episode this week! Next up, our 100th episode!!!!!

For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 5d

NEW EPISODE! Episode 99, huh? Nice touch!
It’s a busy week for Star Wars, from the newest Lego special, to new trailers for Visions and The Mandalorian & Grogu, to Starfighter’s production, let’s talk about it all!

🎙️: open.spotify.com/episode/27jm...
🎥: youtu.be/LvJxnvet6nw?...

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For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 5d

NEW EPISODE! Episode 99, huh? Nice touch!
It’s a busy week for Star Wars, from the newest Lego special, to new trailers for Visions and The Mandalorian & Grogu, to Starfighter’s production, let’s talk about it all!

🎙️: open.spotify.com/episode/27jm...
🎥: youtu.be/LvJxnvet6nw?...

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For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 5d

Follow our co-hosts!

Andrew-
@starlightandrew.bsky.social

Donovan-
@donovanmccomish.bsky.social

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 6d

New Superman & Spider-Man crossover comics will release in Spring 2026 💥

• 2 one-shot comics

• One each from Marvel and DC

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Alden Diaz @thataldendiaz.bsky.social · 6d

I have no doubt that the superhero stuff is gonna be great, but I’m already hoping for Clark Kent & Peter Parker working on a news story together.

IGN @ign.com · 6d

With their Batman and Deadpool crossovers tearing up the sales charts, DC and Marvel will join forces again in 2026 for Superman/Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man/Superman #1.

Superman and Spider-Man Headline the Next Marvel and DC Crossover

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 10d

9/28/25
OH, HI! (2025)
Directed by: Sophie Brooks
Score: ***1/2

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Ethan Sacks @ethansacks.bsky.social · 10d

Tilly's first casting session:

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For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 11d

We recorded a jam-packed episode tonight featuring:
-Trailer discussions for The Mandalorian & Grogu & Visions Volume 3!
-Starfighter production talk
-Our review of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past!

The episode should be up within the coming days!

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 11d

And just like that, I have a new #1 movie of the year for me.
Jesus fuck what a MOVIE!!!!!

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 11d

9/27/25
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Score: *****

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 11d

9/27/25
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Score: *****

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For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you all 😊For some it’s minuscule, but for smaller channels/podcasts out there, this is one of the 1st big milestones you can reach. And 2 eps. before our target goal! You are all the best, and we appreciate every single one of you for journeying through Star Wars with us

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Donovan McComish @donovanmccomish.bsky.social · 15d

Maybe it’s because the last few weeks on *the other site* have been extra awful, but watching this trailer put a smile on my face regardless. Solid, pulpy adventure vibes.

Also Mando has his pulse rifle back and that’s really cool. 😁
#StarWars #TheMandalorianAndGrogu

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 16d

First trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

In theaters May 22, 2026

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 15d

Did a trailer discussion for The Mandalorian & Grogu over on @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social where I go into detail on my overall excitement for the movie so far!

For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 15d

The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer has dropped, so let’s talk about it! Join @starlightandrew.bsky.social as we discuss the highlights of the trailer!

youtu.be/XN9FfNlarl8?...

The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Review: How Excited Are We? - The Starlight Chronicles

YouTube video by For The Republic Podcast

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For The Republic Podcast @fortherepublicpod.bsky.social · 15d

The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer has dropped, so let’s talk about it! Join @starlightandrew.bsky.social as we discuss the highlights of the trailer!

youtu.be/XN9FfNlarl8?...

The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Review: How Excited Are We? - The Starlight Chronicles

YouTube video by For The Republic Podcast

youtu.be

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 16d

Still top 5 marketing campaign of all time

Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 16d

9/22/25
LILO & STITCH (2002)
Directed by: Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois
Score: *****

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Andrew✨ @starlightandrew.bsky.social · 16d

9/22/25
LILO & STITCH (2002)
Directed by: Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois
Score: *****

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16d

"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."

Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.

Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday

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Mollie Damon @molliedamon.bsky.social · 16d

Glad Bob watched our video and decided to do the right thing

Star Wars Explained @starwarsexplained.com · 16d

Let’s breakdown the new teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu (and discuss the hot water Disney is in) youtu.be/-Kn5uT3Toa4?...

The Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser Trailer Breakdown

YouTube video by Star Wars Explained

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